Band 3 Engineer – Power High Voltage Systems

Job Description - Band 3 Engineer – Power High Voltage Systems (047534)

Organisation

TFL ENGINEERING

Job

General

Position Type - Full Time

Transport for London (TfL) Engineering are looking for dynamic and highly motivated Engineers to join the High Voltage (HV) Systems Power team within Power Engineering.

TfL’s Power Engineering team provide technical leadership and professional engineering support across all modes of TfL including London Underground, DLR, London Trams, TfL Rail and Rail for London in relation to the operation, maintenance, renewal and enhancement of the electrical power assets.

The scale of the asset base is vast with London Underground’s electrical distribution system alone being one of the largest privately owned distribution systems in the UK comprising over 270 electrical substations and several hundred kilometres of HV and LV cabling.

The HV Systems team provide engineering support for all HV traction power system assets across the TfL estate. They are responsible for delivering engineering and technology solutions to provide power to the railway, from preparing project specification and design documentation, assisting in tender preparations and evaluations, and oversight of project implementation including design reviews and providing technical assurance.

The team work closely with and provide support to operational colleagues in connection with the day to day operation of the assets and with Asset Strategy colleagues to determine appropriate and cost effective asset renewal/enhancement plans and long-term network development strategies.

Skills

• A highly motivated and adaptable engineer, able to communicate technical matters to technical and non-technical stakeholders both verbally and in written form.
• Competent in the specification, design, installation, testing and commissioning of 11kV and 22kV, LVAC and DC Systems.
• Competent in technical document preparation, review and analysis.
• Proficient in the use of a range of bespoke software packages used for the simulation and design of HV power systems.

Knowledge

• Detailed knowledge of HV equipment at 11kV and 22kV.
• Knowledge of power system studies including Multi-Train Simulation (MTS), load flow, fault level, harmonic and protection analysis.
• Knowledge of Traction Power Systems and Equipment.
• Knowledge of relevant TfL, National and International Standards.

Experience

• An experienced power engineer with expertise in the specification, design, installation and maintenance of power distribution systems at 11kV and 22kV.

Application Process
Please apply using your most recent CV and Cover Letter (Word (.docx) format preferred). We encourage you to apply for the position that is most relevant to your existing skills, knowledge and experience as shortlisting is carried out on the basis of how well you meet the criteria for the role.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 26/01/2025 @ 23:59.

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Our benefit package includes:
Final Salary Pension Scheme
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home
30 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
Private Healthcare discounted scheme
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers through the MyTfL rewards programme
Discounted Eurostar travel.